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S738 RUH

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,558 mi
Last recorded88,558 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 RUH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,558 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 88,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriated

oil leak underside of engine

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,584 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 84,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 80,287 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 80,287 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 74,670 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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S738 RUH is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S738 RUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S738 RUH registered?

S738 RUH is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S738 RUH safe to buy?

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